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    leanne2110 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2011, 08:00 AM
    Vehicle involved in an accident but wasn't told by garage?
    My vechile was in the dealership being repaired whilst still under warranty 2 months later my insurance company inform me I have not informed them of an accident I had been involved in which I hadn't whilst in the garage it had been involved in an accident damaged and repaired without my knowledge what can I do the dealership has apoligised which I am not happy with obviously
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    Feb 5, 2011, 08:02 AM

    Have the dealership send a letter to the insurance company informing them that they never informed you of the incident.

    In the future use a different dealer.
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    Feb 5, 2011, 08:10 AM

    Hello l:

    In addition to Scott's excellent advice, I think the dealership damaged you, and I think you should sue them...

    I believe your car is worth LESS because they damaged it and repaired it. Take it to another dealership and ask them to evaluate your car for you, as opposed to what an UNDAMAGED and UNREPAIRED car would be worth. If there IS a difference, sue them for it.

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    Feb 5, 2011, 08:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by excon View Post
    ... If there IS a difference, sue them for it.
    ...
    First ask them to pay you; if they refuse, then sue.

    Quote Originally Posted by leanne2110 View Post
    my vechile was in the dealership being repaired whilst still under warranty 2 months later my insurance company inform me i have not informed them of an accident i had been involved in which i hadnt whilst in the garage it had been involved in an accident damaged and repaired without my knowledge what can i do the dealership has apoligised which i am not happy with obviously
    Why does the insurance company care? Have they been asked to pay a claim (reimburse the dealership for the repairs)?

    Or is the insurance company seeking to raise your premiums because of the accident? If they do, you should seek compensation from the dealership for that too.
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